We’re deep in the dystopia of Black Mirror season 7, so let’s get right into episode 2. Maria (Siena Kelly) is a rising star in R&D at Ditta, a candy company with delusions of Wonka grandeur.

Black Mirror season 6 arrived in 2023 with five new episodes that possess distinct differences in both quality and execution, and they deserve to be ranked. The celebrated Netflix series has featured compelling and innovative stories with largely dystopian themes of technology's destructive impact on society since its inception in 2011.

I know “Black Mirror” isn’t exactly a stranger to breaking your heart. Episodes like “Be Right Back” and “The Entire History of You” come to mind — ones that hit you right in the gut. But season 7 really feels like it takes things a step further when it comes to emotional depth. Some moments genuinely caught me off guard.